Legislative Authority and Services Provided

As defined in the MGA the purpose of a municipality is to provide a good government through the provision of services, facilities and programs that are necessary or desirable for the community while fostering the wellbeing of the environment which will enhance the development and maintenance of safe and viable communities. In addition, they are required to work collaboratively with neighboring municipalities to plan, deliver and fund intermunicipal services.

There are several major areas that services are provided to achieve the mandates laid out in the MGA:

◊ General Government - Mayor and Council and all administrative functions necessary to operate a business the size of a municipality. This includes administration, legislative services, communications, finance, information technology, human resources and risk management.

◊ Protective Services – policing, fire services, community/bylaw enforcement, occupational health and safety and disaster services.

◊ Operations – roads maintenance, snow removal, fleet maintenance, airport and storm sewer operations.

◊ Environmental Services – water supply and distribution, wastewater collection, treatment and distribution, solid waste and environmental stewardship.

◊ Social Services – Clearwater Regional Family and Social Services, social housing programs and cemetery.

◊ Planning & Development – Community planning and development, subdivision and land use bylaw development and management, building inspections and economic development.

◊ Recreation and Cultural Services – recreational programs, arena, pool, parks, sports fields, community centre and library operations.